Are Annie Guthrie and Tomasso Cioni Laying Low Amid Speculation in Nancy Guthrie Case?

Nancy Guthrie’s daughter and son-in-law, Annie Guthrie and Tomasso Cioni, have been under scrutiny ever since her disappearance. The two were reportedly the last people to see the 84-year-old woman, leading to speculation about their potential involvement.

While Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has confirmed that none of Nancy’s family members are considered suspects, social media continues to speculate about Annie and Tomasso’s role in her disappearance. Amid the rumors, reports say the couple is keeping a low profile and has not been seen by neighbors for several days.

Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, who has closely followed the case, recently claimed on X that Annie Guthrie and Tomasso Cioni are laying low. Coffindaffer also suggested that Cioni might have even taken leave from his job. He works as a biology teacher at BASIS Oro Valley School in Arizona.

According to Coffindaffer, she contacted the school and learned that Cioni’s name was no longer listed among teachers. “I do not see his name listed as a teacher, but perhaps he has taken leave, or perhaps the school is concerned about listing his name since millions remain convinced he abducted his mother-in-law of 20 years,” she wrote.

On the other hand, Annie Guthrie is still listed as a poetry teacher at the University of Arizona, according to the University's website. Coffindaffer said the couple may be maintaining privacy to protect their reputation amid ongoing social media speculation.

A few days ago, self-styled investigator Jonathan Lee Riches also made similar claims about the couple. “Neighbor of Annie & Tommaso is on our live tonight & said he hasn't seen them or their vehicle in over a week,” he wrote on X.

Nancy Guthrie went for dinner to Annie and Tomasso’s home on January 31. Cioni then dropped her off at her home in Catalina Foothills at around 10 p.m. The woman went missing a few hours later. Some independent journalists initially claimed that Cioni was a prime suspect because he was the last person known to have seen Nancy Guthrie.

However, Sheriff Chris Nanos addressed the claims in an official statement, saying, “To be clear, the Guthrie family, including all siblings and spouses, has been cleared as possible suspects. The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case. To suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel. The Guthrie family are victims, plain and simple.”

In March, reports said Savannah Guthrie was upset about speculation involving her sister and brother-in-law. Meanwhile, the search for Nancy Guthrie continues without a major breakthrough.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI have been investigating the case since early February. Authorities are now focused on DNA evidence, hoping it could lead them to a suspect.